The article focuses on decision of the U.S. courts related to federal practice. Topics discussed include United States v. Mills on attorney's lack of diligence did not constitute "excusable neglect." Regional Home Health Care, Inc. v. Becerra on plaintiff sought a declaratory judgment that its rights had been violated but sought no damages and Buljic v. Tyson Foods, Inc. related to covid-related deaths of workers at meat processing plants.